It’s happening… and that’s about all we know so far! Stern just dropped the Pokémon Pinball teaser, and details are still locked in a Poké Ball. No specs, no features, no confirmation of what’s coming. Just enough to send the pinball world into full hype mode. If this even hints at what we think it might, things are about to get very interesting. Stay tuned… gotta flip ‘em all.
All we know… is that you’ll eventually get play it at Time Rift Arcade!
Pokémon Pinball is Coming!
Big news from the pinball multiverse: Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and as part of the celebration, Stern Pinball has officially teased an upcoming Pokémon-themed pinball machine. The announcement landed just ahead of Pokémon Day on February 27, 2026, and while details are still scarce, Stern has confirmed this is a full-blown, physical pinball cabinet—not a video game tie-in. That alone was enough to send both pinball fans and Pokémon trainers into hype mode.
According to Stern’s official landing page, the Pokémon pinball machine will be available in three versions. The Pro model starts at $6,999, the Premium model comes in at $9,699, and the highly collectible Limited Edition is priced at $12,999, with only 750 units being produced worldwide. All three versions are currently listed as “coming soon,” with no gameplay footage or feature breakdown released yet. In classic Stern fashion, they’re keeping things close to the vest.
For now, interested fans and operators can sign up for email updates through Stern’s website to get the latest news as it drops, or submit an inquiry if they’re looking to purchase or place one in a location. Pricing puts Pokémon right in line with Stern’s other blockbuster titles like Star Wars, X-Men, and Jurassic Park, which suggests this won’t be a small or throwaway release. We don’t know what regions, Pokémon, or gameplay mechanics are coming yet—but if Stern sticks the landing, this could be one of the most talked-about pinball machines in years.
